| 1. The Foundations of American Government | |
| 2. Forging a New Government: The Constitution | |
| 3. Federalism | |
| 4. Civil Liberties | |
| 5. Civil Rights | |
| 6. Public Opinion, Political Socialization, and the Media | |
| 7. Interest Groups and Political Parties | |
| 8. Campaigns, Elections, and Voting Behavior | |
| 9. The Congress | |
| 10. The Presidency | |
| 11. The Bureaucracy | |
| 12. The Courts | |
| 13. Domestic and Economic Policy | |
| 14. Foreign Policy | |
| Appendix A: Declaration of Independence | |
| Appendix B: The Constitution of the United States | |
| Glossary |






